Maggie Smith on Leaving Downton
This week it has emerged that Dame Maggie McGonagall will be leaving Downton Abbey after six series on the hit ITV drama. Smith, who plays the Dowager Countess notes that…
Flipside
Editorial
My Diss Might Be Rubbish and Other Worries – Your problems solved by Flipside’s residential agony aunt, Alex Kirk I think my dissertation is rubbish and it’s in for two…
The Oscars in a Nutshell
For those who don’t have the time/don’t care enough to watch the full ceremony here are the highlights, and by highlights I mean 6 things about the Oscars that differentiated…
Katnapping
Now we’ve all heard the topic before: Cats. so if you don’t like them, or prefer dogs…get out now. This article will not apply to you and I may have…
INTERVIEW ROOM ANTICS – Plus More Malbec!
I had the joy of an interview the other day. A proper one, not an informal ‘chat’ with coffee-stained ties and forced small talk; this was the Big Mac of…
Editorial
Live From New York! This weekend was incredible for most people: for those who are in love/have an S.O./got drunk and went to Klute – Valentines Day; for England and…
The Lighter Things to Consider during Sensational Summative Season (Plus the next Malbecs instalment!)
Alas, here we venture again – or for some among us, who enter as Bill Bryson’s new crop of 24/7 virgins – into the wilderness of Summative Season. It’s easy…
Someone May Have Won a DSU Election
This week, reports have emerged that the DSU held an election and there are rumours that some people may have won. Although these reports are very much unconfirmed, fears that…
I Cheated on BBC Radio 5Live & Malbec, Part 3!
Welcome. Recently some friends have been misbehaving and philandering with other rambunctious students. It made me curious as to whether I could betray something I loved. The closest example I…
Editorial
7 Things to Avoid at College Balls This week’s top tips come from St Chad’s Candlemas Ball. 1. Pre-lash your ass off Freshers and potentially, older and dafter students beware…